Hamer Field Russell

Who was Hamer Field Russell?

Hamer Field Russell was a British politician.

Russell was born in Kingston upon Hull in 1876 the son of John Thomas and Annie Kate Russell, his father was a timber merchant. He attended Eton House School in Kingston upon Hull before becoming a sales representative then a builders' merchant. He became active in the Liberal Party and stood unsuccessfully as their candidate in Sheffield Ecclesall at the 1923 UK general election. He also served as a Liberal councillor.

Around 1929, Russell joined the Conservative Party. In his new colours, he took second place in the Sheffield Brightside by-election, 1930 behind Fred Marshall. He was able to take the seat at the 1931 UK general election, but lost it in 1935.